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City Heat
1984 97 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.3
Action, Crime, Comedy
Director: Richard Benjamin
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Description
Set in Kansas City in 1933, Eastwood plays a police lieutenant known simply by his last name, Speer. Reynolds plays a former cop turned private eye named Mike Murphy. Both Speer and Murphy served on the force together and were once good friends, but are now bitter enemies. When Murphy's partner is slain they team up again to fight the mob.
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$38.35M
Worldwide:
$38.35M
Starring
Clint Eastwood
Actor
Burt Reynolds
Actor
Jane Alexander
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
City Heat is widely considered a missed opportunity that fails to capitalize on the star power of its legendary leads. While the film is praised for its authentic period aesthetic, the convoluted plot and lackluster execution prevent it from becoming a memorable entry in the buddy-cop genre.
| Production | The 1930s period design and neo-noir cinematography create a visually compelling and atmospheric backdrop. | |
| Acting | Clint Eastwood delivers a strong, stoic performance that anchors the film despite the weak narrative surrounding him. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a convoluted and poorly developed plot that fails to transcend its basic genre tropes. | |
| Acting | The chemistry and individual performances of the leads are viewed as a highlight by some, while others feel the characters remain under-developed. |